Slimline SATA 7+6 to USB 2.0 Adapter Cable, 0.5m

An adapter for the slim SATA drives — the 7+6 pin (13-pin) connector found on slimline optical drives and some compact drives. One end mates with the drive, the other is a USB 2.0 plug, so a drive that lives inside a machine can be read from any computer without opening the case.

At 0.5 m it reaches from a drive sitting on the bench to the USB port beside it. The USB 2.0 side delivers up to 480 Mbps, which is ample for backing up documents, photos and archived media from a drive that no longer boots.

Key features

• SATA 7+6 (slimline, 13-pin) to USB 2.0
• Read or back up a slim SATA drive over USB
• 0.5 m cable length
• USB 2.0 at up to 480 Mbps
• Plug and play, no drivers for the drive itself

Specifications

Two notes. The 7+6 connector is the slimline variant, not the standard 22-pin SATA plug, so confirm your drive uses the slim connector before ordering. And a drive may need a power feed to spin up; if yours does, pair it with a powered adapter from the same range.

Typical applications

• Recovering data from a slim optical or 2.5-inch drive
• Backing up a drive pulled from a laptop or all-in-one
• Bench testing without a full enclosure

Custom and OEM options

Connector plating, cable length and gauge, ferrite cores, jacket colour, printed logo and retail packaging with your own artwork can all be specified. Standard items from 100 pcs, custom builds from 500 pcs, free samples, production in 20–25 working days.

FAQ

Does it need external power?
Only if your drive needs more current to spin up; many slim drives run from the USB supply.

What is the 7+6 connector?
It is the slimline SATA connector (7 data + 6 power pins) used on slim optical and compact drives, narrower than the standard 22-pin plug.

Samples, packing options, payment terms and warranty conditions are set out in How to Order and Delivery Information.